The European Year of Languages (2001) was successful in involving millions of people across 45 countries in activities to celebrate linguistic diversity and the benefits of being able to speak another language.
Many young and old people were encouraged to learn a language, or take special pride in their existing language skills. After this positive feedback, the Council of Europe has declared 26 September as an annual European Day of Languages.
The general objectives of the European Day of Languages are to alert the public to the importance of language learning and diversifying the range of languages learnt with the aim of increasing multilingual and intercultural understanding, to promote the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe, which must be preserved and fostered, to encourage lifelong language learning in and out of school, whether for study purposes, for professional needs, for purposes of mobility or for pleasure and exchanges.
The European day of Languages will be celebrated in schools, workplaces or in public places with activities involving old and young people. The Council of Europe website offers examples, suggestions and a database to promote the event and the organization of the Day.
For more information, please visit http://www.ecml.at/edl/default.asp
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